NU-Minnesota Picked for ESPN

The Big Ten Conference announced on Sunday morning that Nebraska’s Oct. 26 game at Minnesota will kick off at 11 a.m. CT and will be televised nationally on ESPN.

The 11 a.m. CT kick will be Nebraska’s fourth in its first seven games and third straight to open Big Ten play. Game times for Nebraska’s November contests with Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State will be made six to 12 days in advance. NU’s Nov. 29 regular-season finale against Iowa will kick off at 11 a.m. CT and be televised nationally by ABC.

It is Nebraska’s first game on ESPN since the 2011 season. Nebraska is 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play, while Minnesota is 5-2 overall and 1-2 in Big Ten action.